New International Advanced Diploma in Fundraising an Eye-Opening Experience - Resource Center - AFP

New International Advanced Diploma in Fundraising an Eye-Opening Experience - Resource Center - AFP: "n the past 10 years, there has been a tremendous growth of research into fundraising and several centres of excellence have been established, including Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and the school at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. The newest program that reaches well beyond this scope is IADF – or International Advanced Diploma in Fundraising."



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Nonprofit academy launches in Lynchburg - NewsAdvance.com : Local News

Nonprofit academy launches in Lynchburg - NewsAdvance.com : Local News: hese course titles, and more, opened for business in Lynchburg on Tuesday with the official launch of the Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence.

The academy, commonly known as CVANE, will offer classes to teach skills needed in running a successful nonprofit group. Its kickoff event Tuesday at Central Virginia Community College drew about 50 nonprofit organizers from the Lynchburg area as well as Anne Holton, the wife of Sen. Timothy M. Kaine.

Marshall Democrat-News: Local News: MVC to offer certified nonprofit leadership program online (06/05/13)

Marshall Democrat-News: Local News: MVC to offer certified nonprofit leadership program online (06/05/13): Dr. Sharon Weiser, Missouri Valley College vice president of academic affairs, has announced that MVC will collaborate with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance to offer a Certified Nonprofit Professional program online.

Indiana University naming nation’s first school of philanthropy in honor of Lilly family: IU News Room: Indiana University

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Indiana University naming nation’s first school of philanthropy in honor of Lilly family: IU News Room: Indiana University: INDIANAPOLIS -- The nation's first school of philanthropy will now carry a name long associated with extraordinary generosity in America: Lilly. It will be named the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at an inauguration ceremony this afternoon on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus.

University of Kent offers stand-alone Masters-level course in Fundraising and Philanthropy | UK Fundraising

University of Kent offers stand-alone Masters-level course in Fundraising and Philanthropy | UK Fundraising: University of Kent offers stand-alone Masters-level course in Fundraising and Philanthropy
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The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent is offering a Masters level module in Spring on 'Fundraising and Philanthropy' as a stand-alone course for people working in the local charity sector.

Message to Schools of Public Affairs: Innovate or Die - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.

Message to Schools of Public Affairs: Innovate or Die - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: NASPAA also serves as the accrediting body for these master’s degree programs, the majority of which offer a nonprofit concentration. Nearly 500 people—largely deans, directors and faculty members—attended the conference.

The buzzwords I heard throughout the conference sessions were innovation, adaptation, collaboration and teaching across sectors.

A gradual impact: Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders through higher education

A gradual impact: Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders through higher education: As the mission-driven sector in Canada continues to grow, so does the need for young innovators and leaders who can confidently carry it forward. Stepping up to fill what has become a prominent educational gap in a country that prides itself on philanthropic values, Carleton University is launching a new Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership degree and graduate diploma in the summer of 2013.

Carleton to train non-profit leaders

Carleton to train non-profit leaders: OTTAWA — Carleton University is launching a new graduate program to train the next generation of leaders in the non-profit and philanthropic secto

Georgia Tech Helps Nonprofits Master Logistics

Georgia Tech Helps Nonprofits Master Logistics: A new certificate program at Georgia Tech is teaching health and humanitarian organizations how to better manage and move their supplies.

The idea is to help humanitarian groups better plan inventories of supplies, forecast needs and then efficiently move those supplies where they’re needed.

TU to offer course in philanthropy | Tulsa World

TU to offer course in philanthropy | Tulsa World: he response was an offer to create an elective course this fall as part of its entrepreneurial certificate. Haney agreed, though teaching college students will be a first for him.

"It's almost inconceivable that someone could graduate in business enterprise but know nothing about philanthropy," Haney said. "In this day and age, people in business like to see employees with a community commitment, a sense of obligation to society and an understanding of giving."

But, unless a student is taught about the business of nonprofits, they may not have an understanding of how they operate, Haney said.

Indiana School of Philanthropy would be a first for U.S. – USATODAY.com

Indiana School of Philanthropy would be a first for U.S. – USATODAY.com: And now, with a growing market for non-profit workers, university officials say the time has come for a formal school at IUPUI. If the university receives state approval this year, as is expected, classes could begin in the 2013-14 academic year.

Nonprofit education employment and wages grow in Indiana, IU report finds: IU News Room: Indiana University

Nonprofit education employment and wages grow in Indiana, IU report finds: IU News Room: Indiana University: As the school year winds down, a new report from Indiana University makes clear that employment in Indiana education is growing, but not where one might expect. Jobs and pay scales are increasing quickly in nonprofit schools and colleges while employment and average salaries in government-run schools and colleges are inching up or even decreasing.

5 Receive Nation’s 1st Undergraduate Degrees in Philanthropic Studies - Continuing Education - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

5 Receive Nation’s 1st Undergraduate Degrees in Philanthropic Studies - Continuing Education - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In May, the 22-year-old became one of the first five graduates of what is believed to be the first-ever bachelor’s degree in philanthropic studies, a liberal-arts program based at the center. The program, say its organizers, is intended to produce future nonprofit leaders who are not only well-versed in the nuts and bolts of nonprofit management but also comfortable weighing the philosophical questions they will encounter on the job.

UM nonprofit program to receive award of excellency - News - The Daily Helmsman

UM nonprofit program to receive award of excellency - News - The Daily Helmsman: Schmidt said that the NLA has been around for 60 years and the universities that normally receive the program excellence award typically have been established just as long, but The U of M’ s nonprofit program was created about 12 years ago. She attributes a large part of the success to the support of the program’s nonprofit partners.

“It’s a big honor,” Schmidt said. “Compared to others, our program is relatively young. This shows that we have established a really stable exemplary program in a short amount of time.”

Duke Nonprofit Program Graduates Intensive Track Class | Duke Today

Duke Nonprofit Program Graduates Intensive Track Class | Duke Today: Kuniholm and 31 other students from around the country spent an intensive week of studying nonprofit organizations.

During the 8-day Nonprofit Management Intensive Track class, students explored the following key nonprofit areas: Sustainable Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Board Development/Governance, Integrating Social Enterprise into Your Nonprofit Strategy, Human Resource Development, Basic Employment Law, Planning & Evaluation, Fundraising, and Financial Management.

Chang School Fundraising Management Student Brings New Skills Back To Work: Last fall, when the inn came under threat of closure due to proposed budget cuts, Jamie decided to learn more about fundraising so she could try to create a fundraising strategy and save the historic site: she enrolled in the Certificate in Fundraising Management program at Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.

Board Fellows Programs Give M.B.A.'s Taste of Nonprofits - US News and World Report

Board Fellows Programs Give M.B.A.'s Taste of Nonprofits - US News and World Report: When he arrived at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University in 2010, Estrada-Reyes decided he wanted to serve the community by volunteering with a nonprofit organization. Through Cornell's Johnson Board Fellowship Program, he joined the board of directors of the Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, N.Y., and has spent the past year developing a comparative analysis of comparably sized community theaters.

Master of Arts in Philanthropy & Development - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

NPMaster of Arts in Philanthropy & Development - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: M.A. in Philanthropy & Development

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The Master of Arts in Philanthropy & Development is designed to meet the needs of emerging and practicing development and grant-making professionals:

Boston University - Certificate in Professional Fundraising

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Boston University - Certificate in Professional Fundraising: Boston University’s online Certificate in Professional Fundraising will take you to the next level in your knowledgebase, your career, and your professional network. Whether you are a just starting in the field or have several years of experience, BU has specially designed this comprehensive course of study to survey all aspects of fundraising to boost your career and help the institution you serve.

Framingham State to offer philanthropy course - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News

Framingham State to offer philanthropy course - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News: Thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Highland Street Foundation, next semester Silver will give 20 students a primer on the ins and outs of philanthropy, from introducing possible career paths in the non-profit industry to understanding the legal parameters of charitable giving.

The course will culminate in the students distributing the $5,000 award to local philanthropic organizations of their choice.